Ever been stuck on a thought you can't shake? This episode will help you understand why that happens and what you can actually do about it. This week on the pod we break down the psychology of rumination - what happens when we get stuck on a thought and can't move past it.

We've all been there. An injury, a breakup, someone who did wrong by you, a thought that just keeps circling. You replay it, reframe it, spiral on it - and somehow feel worse than when you started. In this solo episode we define what rumination actually is, the traits and life events that make us more prone to it, the difference between rumination and healthy emotional processing, and the science-backed strategies that help us break the cycle.

We also get into the Two Wolves analogy, Andy Buchanan's mid-marathon anchoring technique, and a simple visualisation that's been a genuine game changer.

Resources: 
https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936
 https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking
https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf

Ever been stuck on a thought you can't shake? This episode will help you understand why that happens and what you can actually do about it. This week on the pod we break down the psychology of rumination - what happens when we get stuck on a thought and can't move past it.
We've all been there. An injury, a breakup, someone who did wrong by you, a thought that just keeps circling. You replay it, reframe it, spiral on it - and somehow feel worse than when you started. In this solo episode we define what rumination actually is, the traits and life events that make us more prone to it, the difference between rumination and healthy emotional processing, and the science-backed strategies that help us break the cycle.
We also get into the Two Wolves analogy, Andy Buchanan's mid-marathon anchoring technique, and a simple visualisation that's been a genuine game changer.
Resources: <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936">https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936</a> <a href="https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking"> https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking</a> <a href="https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf">https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf</a>

#157 The Psychology of Rumination | Why We Get Stuck on Negative Thoughts (& How to Break Free)

This week on the pod we sit down with Kitalé Wilson; filmmaker, writer, polar explorer and adventurer.

Kitalé spent his early years living on a sailboat in Indonesia, travelling through Africa and Southeast Asia, and growing up on a family farm in rural Australia. Now at 25, recently nominated for Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year and screening at Banff Film Festival, he's channelling a lifetime of adventure into storytelling through film, photography, and writing.

In this conversation we talk about what it means to grow up with a polar explorer for a father and a therapist for a mother. How those two forces shaped his approach to adventure, creativity, and life. We hear about near misses - hurricane force winds on a 40-foot sailboat in the Southern Ocean, a torn tent in a -30°C snowstorm on an Icelandic glacier - and what those experiences teach you about ego, vulnerability, and mortality.

We also get into why slowing down could be considered a social rebellion these days, the balance between pushing hard and being present, vulnerable masculinity, and why the most dangerous thing you can bring on an expedition is your ego.

This episode is proudly supported by Dometic: Helping power outdoor adventures. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup, you can save 20% at Dometic.com with our exclusive community code.

Discount code: “KEEGAN20 


Learn more about Kitalé Wilson here:

https://kitale.xyz
https://www.instagram.com/kitalewilson/

This week on the pod we sit down with Kital&eacute; Wilson; filmmaker, writer, polar explorer and adventurer.
Kital&eacute; spent his early years living on a sailboat in Indonesia, travelling through Africa and Southeast Asia, and growing up on a family farm in rural Australia. Now at 25, recently nominated for Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year and screening at Banff Film Festival, he's channelling a lifetime of adventure into storytelling through film, photography, and writing.
In this conversation we talk about what it means to grow up with a polar explorer for a father and a therapist for a mother. How those two forces shaped his approach to adventure, creativity, and life. We hear about near misses - hurricane force winds on a 40-foot sailboat in the Southern Ocean, a torn tent in a -30&deg;C snowstorm on an Icelandic glacier - and what those experiences teach you about ego, vulnerability, and mortality.
We also get into why slowing down could be considered a social rebellion these days, the balance between pushing hard and being present, vulnerable masculinity, and why the most dangerous thing you can bring on an expedition is your ego.
This episode is proudly supported by Dometic: Helping power outdoor adventures. If you&rsquo;re looking to upgrade your setup, you can save 20% at Dometic.com with our exclusive community code.
Discount code: &ldquo;KEEGAN20&nbsp;
 Learn more about Kital&eacute; Wilson here:
<a href="https://kitale.xyz">https://kitale.xyz</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitalewilson/">https://www.instagram.com/kitalewilson/</a>

#156 Kitalé Wilson: How a Life of Adventure Taught Me to Slow Down

In this episode, host Keegan sits down with AFL veteranJeremy Howe to reflect on a 16-year career shaped by resilience, leadership and values. From his journey through Melbourne and Collingwood to the evolution of club culture, Jeremy shares how prioritising family, vulnerability, and mental health has transformed both performance and perspective. He opens up about personal loss, the lessons learned through grief, and the importance of mentorship in elite sport. The conversation also explores preparing for life after football, offering honest insight into identity, longevity, and navigating pressure beyond the game.

In this episode, host Keegan sits down with AFL veteran Jeremy Howe to reflect on a 16-year career shaped by resilience, leadership and values. From his journey through Melbourne and Collingwood to the evolution of club culture, Jeremy shares how prioritising family, vulnerability, and mental health has transformed both performance and perspective. He opens up about personal loss, the lessons learned through grief, and the importance of mentorship in elite sport. The conversation also explores preparing for life after football, offering honest insight into identity, longevity, and navigating pressure beyond the game.

#155 Jeremy Howe: More Than AFL

In this episode, Keegan sits down with elite Ironman athlete and co-founder of Dr. Hydrate, Caine Eckstein for aconversation on endurance, discipline, and building something that lasts. From his early days in surf lifesaving to dominating Ironman events and the Coolangatta Gold, Caine shares the unseen pressures of competing at the highest level and the mindset required to stay consistent over time. The conversation explores his transition from elite sport to business, including the birth of Dr. Hydrate, world-record pull-ups, and the lessons sport taught him about work ethic, resilience, and showing up daily.

In this episode, Keegan sits down with elite Ironman athlete and co-founder of Dr. Hydrate, Caine Eckstein for aconversation on endurance, discipline, and building something that lasts. From his early days in surf lifesaving to dominating Ironman events and the Coolangatta Gold, Caine shares the unseen pressures of competing at the highest level and the mindset required to stay consistent over time. The conversation explores his transition from elite sport to business, including the birth of Dr. Hydrate, world-record pull-ups, and the lessons sport taught him about work ethic, resilience, and showing up daily.

#154 Caine Eckstein: “You’re Not Special” - Out Train the Competition

Jess Fox shares the Olympic mindset tools she used to prepare for Paris, including visualisation, journaling for athletes and why she stopped chasing results and started chasing the experience. From silver and bronze “eras” to committing to a “gold story only” mindset, Jess explains the subconscious habits and mental preparation that helped her perform under pressure. She also talks about using Champions Park in Paris as her phone screensaver to lock in the feeling of winning, and how she practised those emotions years before the Olympic moment by visualising the crowd during podium ceremonies. If you’re into sports psychology, high performance habits, confidence, and mental resilience, this one’s for you.

Jess Fox shares the Olympic mindset tools she used to prepare for Paris, including visualisation, journaling for athletes and why she stopped chasing results and started chasing the experience. From silver and bronze &ldquo;eras&rdquo; to committing to a &ldquo;gold story only&rdquo; mindset, Jess explains the subconscious habits and mental preparation that helped her perform under pressure. She also talks about using Champions Park in Paris as her phone screensaver to lock in the feeling of winning, and how she practised those emotions years before the Olympic moment by visualising the crowd during podium ceremonies. If you&rsquo;re into sports psychology, high performance habits, confidence, and mental resilience, this one&rsquo;s for you.

Olympic Mindset with Jess Fox | Moments Ep #18

Join Keegan as he sits down with James Newbury, fitness entrepreneur and elite competitor, for a wide-ranging conversation on training, business, and personal growth. James shares his journey from childhood athletics to competing at the highest levels of CrossFit and HYROX, including how he rapidly built a thriving, community-driven gym environment. Together they unpack the power of consistency, adapting through setbacks, and learning from failure, alongside the sacrifices required to pursue excellence. This episode highlights the value of shared experiences, resilient mindset, and building environments that bring the best out of people.

Join Keegan as he sits down with James Newbury, fitness entrepreneur and elite competitor, for a wide-ranging conversation on training, business, and personal growth. James shares his journey from childhood athletics to competing at the highest levels of CrossFit and HYROX, including how he rapidly built a thriving, community-driven gym environment. Together they unpack the power of consistency, adapting through setbacks, and learning from failure, alongside the sacrifices required to pursue excellence. This episode highlights the value of shared experiences, resilient mindset, and building environments that bring the best out of people.

#153 James Newbury: Why Most People Quit Too Early

In this episode, we break down how to actually set goals that stick. We explore research from Emily Balcetis at NYU on how motivation and visual perception shape what we see as possible, and why your mindset changes your outcomes. We also discuss findings from Gail Matthews, showing that writing down and sharing your goals can increase your chances of success by up to 33%. Finally, we unpack how hard your goals should be and why the right level of challenge matters.

In this episode, we break down how to actually set goals that stick. We explore research from Emily Balcetis at NYU on how motivation and visual perception shape what we see as possible, and why your mindset changes your outcomes. We also discuss findings from Gail Matthews, showing that writing down and sharing your goals can increase your chances of success by up to 33%. Finally, we unpack how hard your goals should be and why the right level of challenge matters.

The Psychology of Goal Setting | #152

In this episode, Keegan sits down with professional triathlete Lachlan Jones for a thoughtful conversation on discipline, growth, and what it really takes to create lasting change. Framed around the New Year and our shared desire to improve, Locky unpacks how reflection, consistency, and strong support systems have shaped his journey as an athlete. The discussion goes deeper than training, exploring confidence, belief, and the role of mental health in high performance. Ultimately, Lockie shares a grounded perspective on success, one that values relationships, identity, and legacy just as much as results on race day.

In this episode, Keegan sits down with professional triathlete Lachlan Jones for a thoughtful conversation on discipline, growth, and what it really takes to create lasting change. Framed around the New Year and our shared desire to improve, Locky unpacks how reflection, consistency, and strong support systems have shaped his journey as an athlete. The discussion goes deeper than training, exploring confidence, belief, and the role of mental health in high performance. Ultimately, Lockie shares a grounded perspective on success, one that values relationships, identity, and legacy just as much as results on race day.

#151 Lachlan Jones: The Discipline Blueprint 

Keegan kicks off the new year with a big reset and a big upgrade. As the new Keegan & Company studio comes to life, this episode marks the beginning of a new era: state-of-the-art production, sharper audio, elevated visuals, and higher-quality conversations than ever before. In this solo episode, Keegan reflects on stepping into 2026 with intention and momentum, sharing practical insights on how to actually achieve your goals and more importantly, how to make them stick. With a huge year ahead for the podcast and running all major marathons in the world, this episode sets the tone for what’s next. If you’re ready to upgrade your environment, your mindset, and your execution, this one’s for you. Stay tuned,we’ re just getting started.

Keegan kicks off the new year with a big reset and a big upgrade. As the new Keegan &amp; Company studio comes to life, this episode marks the beginning of a new era: state-of-the-art production, sharper audio, elevated visuals, and higher-quality conversations than ever before. In this solo episode, Keegan reflects on stepping into 2026 with intention and momentum, sharing practical insights on how to actually achieve your goals and more importantly, how to make them stick. With a huge year ahead for the podcast and running all major marathons in the world, this episode sets the tone for what&rsquo;s next. If you&rsquo;re ready to upgrade your environment, your mindset, and your execution, this one&rsquo;s for you. Stay tuned,we&rsquo; re just getting started.

#150 THE NEW YEAR: HOW IM STICKING TO MY GOALS

Thank you so much to everyone who listened, shared, and supported the podcast throughout the year. This episode is a chance to slow down, reflect, and look back at our Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2026.

From powerful conversations to moments that really resonated, this list is shaped entirely by you, the community that continues to show up week after week. Your support means more than you know. 

Settle in, revisit some of the biggest episodes of the year, and celebrate how far we’ve come together. I’m incredibly grateful and I can’t wait to see what 2027 brings.

Thank you so much to everyone who listened, shared, and supported the podcast throughout the year. This episode is a chance to slow down, reflect, and look back at our Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2026.
From powerful conversations to moments that really resonated, this list is shaped entirely by you, the community that continues to show up week after week. Your support means more than you know.&nbsp;
Settle in, revisit some of the biggest episodes of the year, and celebrate how far we&rsquo;ve come together. I&rsquo;m incredibly grateful and I can&rsquo;t wait to see what 2027 brings.

#149 Top 10 Countdown/ Yearly Recap

Ever wondered what drives the world’s top athletes beyond the scoreboard?

Former professional NRL player Keegan Hipgrave uncovers the untold truths about mental health, resilience, and redefining success - one candid conversation at a time.

Ever wondered what drives the world&rsquo;s top athletes beyond the scoreboard?
Former professional NRL player Keegan Hipgrave uncovers the untold truths about mental health, resilience, and redefining success - one candid conversation at a time.

Keegan and Company

Welcome to the video feed of Keegan and Company, where we delve into the world of mental health and sports. As a professional athlete, Keegan has seen the challenges faced by athletes, and through candid conversations, he is on a journey to find out what makes us happy and what success truly looks like.

Welcome to the video feed of Keegan and Company, where we delve into the world of mental health and sports. As a professional athlete, Keegan has seen the challenges faced by athletes, and through candid conversations, he is on a journey to find out what makes us happy and what success truly looks like.

Keegan and Company

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